Cozy Pet Bed
Materials and Supplies:
Items
Circular Template - PF6
Pillow Stuffing Fiber - PF90
Welt Cord - WCP2/S or WCP2/L
Iron-On Adhesive Web - FW30
4” Silicone Release Paper - FW34
Pattern Making Paper - DYC18
#5 Molded Tooth Zipper - ETR52
#5 Slides - ETP5
Fabric Protectant Spray - AS50
Step-by-step: Insert
1. Using the Circular Template, cut two circles of lining measuring 33 ½”. Cut one band of lining measuring 6” x
96” (this can be made from several pieces sewn together). Sew or serge the band to the top circle. To close the
band, place the two pieces right sides together and mark where the seam needs to be placed (Photo 1).
2. Cut off excess fabric where the band meets (Photo 2) and sew or serge the seam closed.
3. Serge the bottom circle to the band leaving an opening for stuffing (Photo 3). Stuff the insert with the Pillow
Stuffing Fiber to the desired firmness. Close the insert by sewing or serging the opening closed.
Photo 3
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Step-by-step: Insert
4. Using the Circular Template, cut two circles of face fabric measuring 30 ½”. Cut one band of face fabric measuring 4”
x 54” (this can be made from several pieces sewn together). Cut two bands for the zipper 4” x 44”. Fold each zipper
piece in half, lengthwise and iron for a crisp edge (Photo 4).
5. Serge the raw edge of all five pieces. The pet bed is ready to be assembled (Photo 5).
Photo 4
Photo 5
6. Put the zipper pull on the zipper and sew the zipper onto the two zipper pieces using a zipper foot or cording foot
(Photo 6). Sew the finished band with zipper to one end of the long band. Open the zipper a few inches.
7. Cut and sew the welt cord. Sew the welt to the top and bottom circle. Tip: Baste the welt cord to the circle using
Fringe Adhesive, before sewing to prevent stretching.
8. Using the Pattern Making Paper, create a pattern for the large dog bone and a pattern for the small dog bone. Apply
the Iron-On Adhesive Web, utilizing the Silicone Release Paper, to the back of the dog bone appliqué fabric (Photo 7).
Photo 6
Photo 7
9. Trace dog bone pattern onto the face fabric (Photo 8).
10. Cut out the bones and iron them onto the top circle piece and the banding. Using “O” setting on the zig-zig stitch,
stitch around the bones to lock in all raw edges (Photo 9).
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11. Pin the band in place around the top of the pet bed, making sure the zipper is in the back. Sew the band to the top
next to the welt cord using a cording foot. When approaching the join pin and mark where the pieces meet and sew
together, you will be stitching through the zipper. Pin and sew the bottom of the pet bed to the band. Tip: The band
can be folded back on itself, overlapping the zipper to create a pocket to hide the zipper pull.
12. Turn right sides out and add insert. Close zipper. Spray the finished project with the Fabric Protectant Spray. Let dry.
Cozy Pet Bed is ready for a furry friend to enjoy (Photo 10).
Photo 10
HELPFUL HINTS:
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If you are using a stretchy fabric for the top and bottom of the dog bed, glue-baste the face fabric to a square of lining
using Fringe Adhesive. Glue-baste the cording to the face fabric. Sew on the cording and then trim away the excess
lining. This will keep the top and bottom pieces from stretching.
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Mark the top and bottom of the band, directly across from each other, in a few places. When you are sewing the band
on, be sure the marks line up. This will keep the band from shifting around the circle.
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When you turn the finished product right side out, you may see a small amount of waving in the welt cord. This is a
natural occurrence due to the shape of the cushion and band.
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